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>> the top story is that we are following on this tuesday, january 29th. and eight year-old girl was shot outside of her home in broad daylight. we are live at a hospital with the latest on her condition. >> plus, comments by president obama on the safety of football cost somewhat of a stir through the san francisco 49 as media session, we will have a player in coaches reactions. >> the backup is growing a

bit pass highway 238. it is not affecting your drive from castro valley. >> we are taking a look at satellite and radar. we are waking up to mainly clear skies. we do see some clouds that are streaming through. high pressure is building in and will keep us clear and dry. as we take a look at the extended forecast we will see a little bit of a warming trend. we're talking about mid to upper 60s by thursday. i will have my full of detail coming up. >> our developing story this morning, and eight year-old girl was shot as she stood outside of a relative's house. kron 4 will tran is a live from children's hospital in oakland where the girl is recovering, good

morning and we'll. >> they have no suspects, no arrest, and no motive. this is our partner should view from abc 7 news. the girl was playing at in this house when several suspects in broad daylight, came past and shot from an s u b. they did not hit their intended target. she was the only person that was hit. she was not the person that that role looking for and the word got back to the chief of police. he stated that he came out to the community and talked to the family and told them that he needed their help as well as the community to solve this case. nonetheless he will

have a news conference at 11:45 a.m.. because of what has happened he will address a lot of issues as well. >> jury deliberations will soon be underway this morning in the retrial of deborah madden. the former san francisco crime lab technician is accused of taking cocaine from her workplace since 2009. the scandal led to the closure of the lab and force prosecutors to dismiss hundreds of criminal cases. madden's first trial ended in a hung the jury. she faces a maximum sentence of four years in prison if she is convicted. >> today is media day for

the super bowl. all the players of the 49ers and the reagans will be in the super dome answering questions from some five dozen members of the media. that starts at 8 our time. president obama made headlines after he said that he is a football fan but that if he had a son, considering the impact of the game that has on players, that he would think long and hard before long his son to play. for the niners coach jim harbaugh for spot after hearing the president's comments was that that would create less competition for his four month old son jack, his brother john, or ride with his ravens team in new orleans yesterday, when he had to say. this just shows you will you are and when you are done playing football you have an

opportunity to make your first block or tackle. this is such a tough thing. it is a man hood says. when you are done with this you get to say the two are a football player. i play the game of football and this makes me special. >> several players have also commented on this as well. we will hear from them and more on what coach jim had to say, later in the hour. >> kron 4 news will have continuing live coverage in new orleans threw out the week leading up to the big game. you can catch all things live on our 247 channel, comcast town 193. for any super bowl affirmation could check out kron4.com. as well as our facebook and twitter feeds.

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>> the traffic has been cleared from 880. it has been moved over to the right shoulder. i do not expect things to get worse. we have already started to clear up some of the release slow traffic. it is however affecting the ride on 238 and 580 westbound we have a fairly standard ride 80 minutes from the mimic freeway. the san mateo bridge ride is only at 13 to 15 minutes. your commute to

the golden gate bridge is still a small one and problem free across the span. >> if is a very quiet for cast there are no problems of the visibility. there is no dense fog forming. we are seeing 30's for vallejo and novato. san francisco has a good start at 47 degrees. as we take a look at that day planner it will be in the mid to upper 50s. the temperatures are round the seasonal average. here is a look at the the temperatures in your neighborhood. it is mid to upper 50s in the south bay. i do want to mention that we did see some stray showers through santa clara valley's. this is not the case today. turn our

attention to the east bay it is 56 for san leandro and castro valley. is 59 degrees over and fairfield. it will be 56 degrees for downtown san francisco. >> there are high clouds the are streaming by but we will see sunshine for the afternoon. the high pressure is building a bus and it will continue with the dry weather for the next several days. there is warmer weather about mid 60's for thursday and friday. it will also still be warmer as we head into the weekend. most of the bay area will be dry for super bowl sunday. >> if you are heading into tahoe you do not need your chains. they have a base of 90 in. of fresh snow. north

star has a base of 80. squaw valley has a base of 100 in.. >> here is a shot of the doubt we are seeing some positive training. there at 13,906. the s&p 500 is up. we are looking hopefully for a continual growth. >> it is almost tax time and if you are planning to claim certain education credits you need to do your homework. if you file form 88-63 the irs says do not file your return until mid february. the irs says that it needs to update

processing systems before the form can be accepted. this impacts you if you have taking advantage of the american opportunity tax credits or the lifetime learning credit. other education benefits like tuition and fees and student loan interest deductions can still be clang starting on wednesday. >> san francisco mayor ed lee says that fixing the problems with the muni is on his list of top priorities. lee has already had success overhauling the cities of business tax and lining up funding for housing programs. he is hoping to bring that same success to overhaul in muni by creating a task force to help fix the system. his goal is to create a system that is capable of handling the population projections of

2030. >> the california highway patrol are continuing their investigation into a slide show that happened over the weekend. they are using these youtube videos try to determine the license plates, the makes and models, focusing on district features on the cars. chp sgt diana mcermott tells us what investigators are zeroing in as they try to catch drivers who took part in the recent 880 freeway slide show. >> in addition to video evidence, chp investigator said that people were on the scene is stating their vehicles watching while the side show took place can

also pay an important role in catching those who were involved. >> the man charged with fatally shooting seven people at oikos university in oakland last year will be sent to eight napa state hospital for a psychiatric treatment. the judge said the goal of one goh's transfers to the hospital is to improve his mental competency so we can stand trial. psychiatrists will send the judge an update on how its progress is going in april. >> a california state senator is proposing to create an early warning system to help us react quickly to major earthquakes. senator alex padia announced that legislation is now in place to work on this warning you can't move the tv there.

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>> the time now is 7:29 a.m.. top stories we are falling on this tuesday morning, and eight year-old is recovering this one after she was shot in the lead. now police are questioning witnesses to get more information on what they believe is gang-related. >> the 49ers are a bit closer to the super bowl. everyone a round the bay area is excited to see the niners play in new orleans. >> president obama will travel to new data today to explain his plans for immigration reform. >> we will get an update on

weather and traffic. >> right now we are seeing some high clouds but there are no problems with visibility. the temperatures are in the 40's. later on today will be mostly sunny skies and the temperatures will be in the upper 50s. as we head into tonight it will still be breezy. as we head into tomorrow it will be a slightly warmer than today. it will start to feel like spring. i will have your full detail coming up. >> we have been tracking a hot spot in hayward. it is still slow thru 880 southbound toward highway 92. here is your quick commute check. the bay bridge is not too bad it's just a 14 to 18 minutes. the

san mateo bridge it was a little heavy and the drive times for up by 13 minutes. the golden gate bridge is still great and we are still problem free throw more ran county. >> let's head out to the east bay or are developing story for a eight year-old girl who was shot in the leg. kron4 will tran is live at children's hospital. >> i just got off the phone with the oakland police department. if they had great news that the little girl is being treated as she has been released. she is back home and we try to find out earlier but because the privacy laws of the hospital that would not give me any information perry ed here is video from the scene with our partnership with abc 7 news. the girl was just plain about to 30 5:00 p.m..

the-to be behind her had just pulled then with several people inside. a car came by that also has several people inside and they fired several shots in the direction of the as you the. the people in the issue be were the intended target and the little girl was hit with a stray bullet. no one in the s u b was hit but the back window was blown out. the chief is very sensitive whenever something happens to children. he came to the scene and talk to the family and the community for them to step up and try to give him information. he stated that without them steps stepping up it would be a while for them to find the suspects. he was planets have a new conference and 11:45 a.m.. he will talk more about other recent shootings in the area.

>> former san francisco 48 09 is: to be facing charges that this involving ex. eight judges stated that he will go to trial in april. the charges stem from an altercation outside of a menlo park restaurant. heat suffered fractures to his face that required surgery. the domestic violence charge is a pro for it because the two men live together as partners. he stated that he struck him in self-defense. perez went to stanford and he was the 49ers first pick in the draft. he played five seasons with the 49ers and once season with the raiders. according to

prosecutors this started when he put so late sauce on his rice. >> a man is in custody for allegedly shooting and killing a doctor in a southern california medical building. police received reports of a least six shots that were fired and a newport beach medical office. officers arrived and found a man get what multiple gunshot wounds. >> chevron will be paying monday due to the fire that happened in richmond. the oil giant also says, that they will be making corrective actions in is operations. most of the money they will pay will be

for medical exams and treatments that were made he immediately following the incident. >> this decision will be affecting more than 8000 flights. a number of other countries have also ended their flies with the boeing 787. san jose will be voting on an environmental plan that will help the habitat for endangered species. this is an attempt to balance conservation over the next years. this will affect 60% of the county and raise money to develop a mixture of government and state grants. they will also be except in private donations. this will stop the species from becoming extent. >> this is highway 41 and

there is a tight rope. there are waiting for a tight water crossing. hiss' a hundred and 80 ft. over the ground and he will walk 600 ft. across this highway. nick wants to give back to his home community. nothing is compared to the walk that he did over niagara falls. we will have this live when he attends this walk. >> this runs in the family. it is 7:36 a.m. and here is a live look at the golden gate bridge. the data started out a little gray. we do have more sunshine for today and the rest of the week.

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around the world. brazilian police said they made three arrests inner-city fourth person in connection with a nightclub fire that killed more than 230 people. police have said they think a man's pyrotechnic show ignited sound insulation of the ceiling, causing the fire. one with this describes a moment to set the fire started. >> suddenly the men stopped playing and they rushed off the stage. they left running and i saw all the people running behind them. i saw the people bumping against each other. it was total desperation. >> a brazilian lawyer confirms that one of those arrested is one of the club's copolymers. to band members are in custody. ewell's began monday in the city where the fire took place. >> the u.s. has signed an agreement with the west african countrynigre that

clears the way for a stepped-up american military presence in the country. his move comes as nigr deals with the conflict in neighboring country of mali . the u.s. and france are moving to create an intelligence of 10th moger that could include a base near ,alo's border. >> american loans would monitor outside a link militants in mali vast desert. >> the weather conditions that brought a massive flooding in australia's team also to have a rather lighter side effect. >> a howling storm winds have turned up the sea near the sunshine coast, causing mass of sea foam to wash up on beaches. the ocean looks like a washing machine and the strong winds are causing rusty's, making for dangerous conditions. beaches right along the

state's gos were closed. >> those are dangerous conditions for swimming there were warning people to be careful along the coast. they did have state beaches that were closed. >> we will take a break in the 7:42 a.m.. back with more than a minute. a look at a walnut creek for the ride on 680 is moving along this morning. we will be right back.

>> mid to upper 50s in the afternoon. fremont at 58. 56 in milpitas. mid fifties for mountain view and palo out those similar conditions 57 as the common name for concord, danville, and pleasanton. turning our attention to the north bay bit fifties for petaluma, nvato . 62 in napa. >> 56 in san francisco. high pressure building back into the forecast keeping us try and keeping us comfortable and clear with plenty of sunshine. >> of the light spring into the next couple of days. mid to upper 60s. could see some low seventies in santa cruz. >> partly cloudy conditions

into saturday and sunday. as of now there's the potential for the showers as we head into sunday. the national weather service in the recent models are starting to back off. parpartly cloudy skies low 60s as we start the next work week. here's traffic with george. >> a check of the bay bridge westbound right not to bad. the back up as best we from 880 is a short one and only about nine minutes for your commute time to san francisco. >> san mateo bridge ride looks good as well. 11 minutes as a dry time here. >> for your golden gate bridge ride in a commute in and out of san francisco. >> a quick check of the traffic map show is sluggish on 680 south bound into walnut creek and out of walnut creek. as you head for the san ramon valley. 85, 280 are heavy for the south bay as we are near the peak of the commute. we have picked up slowing for marine. for 37 to the

golden gate bridge. >> a 4 month old son to be five old son jack harbaugh. president obama feels that way there will be a little less competition for jack call or when he gets older. >> that was the first thing that came to my mind if other parents were thinking that way. >> if it is still to early jack is only five months old. he is a big kid he has an enormous head. what is his 40 time? >> we do not have a 40 out of him yet what is wingspan is plus one. as soon as he grows into that head he will be something. >> jim harbaugh commenting on president obama was commenting originally on the risk that they take when

they play football pari hous. >> i thought jim harbaugh was pretty funny in his answer. >> john r. block cut out the dough with the smart. >> we ran johnson earliers earl. jim is so funny and what a great sound bite. >> john is really intelligently going over great opportunities and that is such a good idea for young man. >> jim has to win because he has that going for him. >> both of those guys their whole life is football. everything they have the old to football. that are not going to save the president is right. we have to watch

out for head injuries. >> we have a couple of other comments trickle out with 49 players. aldon smith says it is not likely sign up to play tennis. >> another comment was that football is supposed to be physical. >> it comes down to if you have four options and you are equally as good in four different things that maybe you stay away from football. if football is your one chance for a better way of life or to get that scholarship you will roll the dice. >> if that is absolutely true. >> as i read more about gennaro's kids six kids and two marriages. his eldest son jay, is an assistant for our call john with the ravens. this whole family

thing gets deeper. i think that is strange. >> i'm sure he is very proud of him. you never hear the name come up. he just plays it off. if you want to take a wild guess john has always been the guy that is levelheaded, nice and cool. everything went smoothly as far as his personal life and jim. it took him awhile to get there. as they brought up the injury thing there is a new harvard study they will spend this money. they will look at football player's former players who have died 20 years earlier than the average man. >> we're not shocked starting at the age of 7, 8, 15. what ever age started to

bang our head in this game. >> the area i would not want my son to play. and yet if he came to me and said this is the one thing that gives me pleasure this is the one thing that makes me feel like part of the growth of the one thing i want to do. how do you say no. if he has three or four options why go out and i say this every single time. if you are one of the bigger kids, the star kids and have exceptional talent that is one thing. if you are out there being used i would not want my son being involved. your kid can follow in your steps and play basketball instead. did you see lebraun at the white house with president obama? >> roll the tape showed this to gary. >> a few of them were here a couple of years ago for a pickup game on my birthday. i am not trying to take all the credit but i think that

it is clear that going up against me prepare them to take on kevin durant and russell westbrook. >> you can if you want. it is your world man. >> on behalf of myself and my teammates we want to thank you to piggyback for the hospitality. for allowing us to be in the white house. we are in the white house. (laughter) coach said this really casual we came from chicago and dallas tx and, michigan, ohio, south dakota. where in the white house right now. >> (laughter) b of the president was generalthe president was generay

happy. >> president obama is the coolest especially with the pro athletes. >> we are putting the obama hubub to rest. we are 10 minutes away from another press conference we will hear the coaches. >> when is the game? >> when do you want me to show up? >> i am afraid you will run out of steam. i am worried about you. >> we will see you gary. [ woman ] my boyfriend and i were going on vacation,

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>> 7:57 a.m.. a lone shot at the microphone at the superdome as we are waiting for media day in the press conference to begin with the 49 as an jim harbaugh waiting to face the ravens of the superbowl.

>> in a year old girl in oakland shot and robbed a light in the lead in front of her home. she is in the hospital. we will have an update. we're watching weather and traffic this tuesday morning. erica and george monitoring hotspots. we will be right back. well, well, well.

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>> (male announcer) live from the bay area's news station, this is the kron 4 morning news. kron 4 news at 8:00 a.m. starts now. >> you're watching live pictures coming out of new orleans for the san francisco 49ers are filing into the superdome. there will be stepping up to the microphone. jim harbaugh expected to say a few words. this is their media availability as we continue to follow the latest with the team. as we head to the superbowl on sunday. the ravens have a similar press event today. we will bring you some of it live as it takes place. i am watching in the news room. we will be right back as soon as things get underway.

>> on to bay area weather and traffic first. let us an update on the forecast erica. >> good morning marc as we take it live outside this hour san francisco skyline we have high clouds but we do see a sliver of blue sky. expect sunshine to the afternoon. currently temperatures in the '30's and '40's. 37 in fairfield. 47 in san francisco. for we have a bit more of to talk about. temperatures will be between five and 10 degrees warmer. by thursday mid to upper 60s. again, they want of it will feel like spring. full details coming up in my next report. >> good morning george. >> possibility of delays coming from solano county heading towards martinez out of the nation with an accident report on the benicia bridge. south bound between mid span and the toll plaza just north of the toll plaza south of mid the span. it may be an

overturned in which case it may take a while to clear. >> of us go back live to new orleans for have head coach jim harbaugh sitting on a stool with a microphone. they have the backdrop they are in the middle of the superdome at this morning's press conference is getting underway. >> let us listen. >> off the thing we noticed the most not that anything was said or talked about but the reaction by our players on the sideline. nobody flinched no finger-pointing. just understanding what they would do. >> he did and thanks for delivering that. >> is erica any particular ritual that you do before every game. >> i pray before every game and thank the lord that he woke me up this morning giving me the opportunity to step on the field. >> he has been great. he has led this team to a superbowl i cannot say enough about him.

>> how do you think you play against a brother. >> i play to win. >> no i tried to blow him out. >> we saw you play with the read option at green bay. >> coordinators will always try to figure out a way to stop different offenses. it is just another offense the they will plan to stop. >> again let me jump in its claim they have several popodium set up the team is doing simultaneous interviews. the camera will cut from one person to the next as different personalities are answering questions. >> you are actually blocking a defender by reading them. >> how are you just thank

focus. >> he is someone i lean on. my save has kept my feet on the ground and made sure i was levelheaded. >>--my has kept a levelheaded--my faith has get me levelheaded. >> i'm not sure. that is not for me to have a perspective on. i am just playing today. >> i am really not too sure. time will tell. >> it means we have a another win. it is a great

opportunity for us and a great man. >> it freezes them a bit. it gives you more time it is just a split second that is an advantage for the offense. >> this you ever think you would make it to the nfl. >> even when we are in college there cortines in the nfl not to the extent that is now. >>--there are teenams in the nfl not to the extent that it is now. >> i have not gotten any new

tattoos. the first one i got was on my right shoulder. >> diversity is a strength for battle. the lord has given me the tools to be successful i have to go out and do my part. >> if you when have you decided the best-i have some in the work--i have some in the >> that is a good question. i don't know. >> no. because i love football.

>> just opens the door for athletic quarterback and try to make plays. >> to me it is just staying focused on what we're trying to get done. it is a great to have cameras and people here we are here to win a game. growing up digits never imagining would be sitting here on this podium? >>--growing up did you ever imagine you would be sitting on this podium? >> that was always a dream.

>> alex has been great. he has done everything he can to help me and this team and to have a veteran quarterback on your side making sure you are seeing the field will is always great. >>--seeing the field well. >> i get a raise if you get shot out to lot and to nelllnmont antanelly. >> ok shot out to you lamont

antanelly. >> just be yourself and an answer the questions the best again. >> was anything nor the course of thii do not think thie easily. i think it has been a lot of hard work by my teammates. a lot of the coaches and everything has gone well for us. >> just because you are in a situation you have not been in this not mean you have to

feel pressure from it. >> again, we are watching live press congress is going on in the superdome in new orleans as the 49ers get ready for the superbowl. colin kaepernick is at the mike reporters are asking questions. >> players who have not played with anyone but the 49ers this is a media avalanche the likes of what they have never seen. they had a lot to deal with as you can imagine. especially for young players like column and others on the scene. they are handling it. if you want to keep watching live coverage head to our 24/7 news channel comcast 193. we're simulcasting the screens. facebook and

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>> welcome back to the kron 4 morning news watching hot spots let us go to the traffic center with george. the venetian bridge backing up into a slot to accountinp for the south bound >> an accident an overturned vehicles lost the right lane. >> because of the one lange being shut down the one lange taking away and the visual hazard traffic has slowed now. as you come from vallejo and heads out from the cornelia junction. that is the hot spot where tracking. >> the bay bridge went back up is almost completely dissipated. it has been a fairly easy ride to the bay bridge this morning. only getting better. >> the san mateo bridge to drive times is too great under 13 closer to 11 minutes for the westbound ride.

>> for your golden gate bridge commute we still have an easy ride in both directions. though it is sluggish through marin county the drive times the 35-38 minutes from navato to the golden gate bridge let us go to the weather center with erica. >> george it looks great out there from your shot of the golden gate. we have high clouds it is starting to this faith throughout the morning. we're talking blue skies and sunshine later today. it will be a clear afternoon with mid to upper 50s. from now we are in the 30's and 40's. temperatures were not that early. the morning low has dropped to the mid 30's and some spots in hayward beginning to 43. 46 in san carlos. temperatures will be around the seasonal average. fremont at 58. 59 expected in santa clara. a mild day ahead of a spirit fairfield 59. turning our attention to the north bay mid '50s were

navato and thelma. 56 in san francisco. >> high pressure building in that will guide the storm track to our north. any rain we see will be guided up toward canada. we will enjoy clear and dry conditions for the next several days. the offshore winds will kick in tomorrow. we are looking toward a warming trend. by thursday, friday we are talking mid to upper 60s. those of you heading to santa cruz temperatures the top and the low seventies. we have clouds and the mix as the head to saturday. a small chance of showers as we head into your sunday. this is not significant. it is a 10 percent chance according to the latest computer models. we could keep clouds cover route is to start the next work week aro. temperatures will remain in the low 60s. >> no change required going up to tahoe. 36 to 90 in.

north star appear in the base of 38 to 80. those of you heading to squaw valley and into snow and a base of 2600. guys. >> if bankameric818 thank you e >> the former illinois congressman intends to remain at the department until his successor is confirmed. he helped the obamas administration with said the project in the past four years. >> president obama is going to nevada. he felt oppressed the issue in his first four years and is now focusing on it and making it one of his first priorities in his second term. >> in 2011 president obama went to the border town of el paso to press for comprehensive immigration reform. >> out of many we define

ourselves as a nation of immigrants. >> that went nowhere. now, in a second term the president is trying again. he is heading to nevada to push for border security and a verification system to verify employers are hiring document to workers with punishment if they did not. >> the most significant and controversial part a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. it includes registering with the government, undergoing background checks, paying taxes and the penalty, and learning english. >> a solution that has to live past president including george w. bush. >> legal immigration is one of the top concerns of the american people and congress's failure to act on it is a disappointment. >> president obama did announce during his first term is --he was chastised for

not doing something bigger. >> you promised. a promise is a promise. with all the respect you did not keep the promise. >> what i promised was i would work every single day as hard as i can to make sure that everybody in this cocountry regardless of who they are and what they come from would have a fair shot at the american dream. >> hispanic americans the fastest growing race has helped to propel presents win to a second term. >> cnn washington. >> this topic of immigration is a hot one. it seems as if everyone has an opinion. here is some comments coming from our facebook page. christina rolled in saying start working in the fields and you know what work is.

it costs more to have americans on welfare than halving immigrants work for this country. >> werner says a long overdue i supported illegal immigrants are already working and be exploited by employers who underpay them let them work and get compensated fairly and pay taxes. iza ellis says it is about time to be honest with reality. people want to live in america and we often rely on the skills and talents and willingness of workers coming from other countries to do certain jobs. we need to make it easier to be illegal and that means paying a way for people already here, then so be it. >> the time now is 8:22. we will

>> suddenly the van stopped playing and brushed off the stage. they left running and i saw all the people running behind them. all the people were bumping into each other and it was total desperation. >> a brazilian lawyer confirmed one of those

arrested was one of the club's co-owners. the two band members were siret arrested. the funerals began monday in the city of santa maria brazil where the blaze took place. >> we are days away from the super bowl and sampras is go 49ers fans young and old have been sending in thousands of and opposed to us. send in your pictures to breaking news at crime that, and we will be showing them on the air throughout the coming days as we get ready for the super bowl. >> (indesticnt chatter)

we does need to play our game and we do a good job overall getting to the quarterback. we do not need to go outside of our element or do anything we do not do. we disney to be consistent and do what we do really good. we played against a lot of good quarterbacks. we did have to do we do well. we have to be consistent with that of orders all four quarters together. the men's store, we know what our goal is and that is to win a game. we came to win a game so we haul that same thought in mind. we have common goal in mind.

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>> the venetian bridge is still our hot spot on 680 in the southbound direction within overturn accident that blocks the right lane near mid span. it is slow in the right coming from vallejo on 780 and on 680 southbound. the backups have not grown but what back up there is is very very slow. the right lane is blocked. the chp issued an alert that saying they do not expect lanes to be cleared any time very soon. the initial issued a signal and they expect lanes to block for 30 more minutes. >> we have high clyde's right now we are off to a comfortable start. into the afternoon we will see mainly sunny skies. temperatures

are on the seasonal average with mid to upper 50s. later on tonight clear conditions but it was still be pretty breezy along the coast. into tomorrows slightly warmer conditions and the offshore winds will take and. temperatures will be in the '60s around the bay but we have a bit of a warm-up headed our way thursday into friday. full details on that coming up and my next report. >> we take you back out live to new orleans where the 49ers are live. alton smith is talking this morning, let's listen in. >> of course i am frustrated. sacs are still happening and we are still winning so is one of those things where i can hear

myself talk right now >> the camera being repositioned there. we have a slew of players at the podium as well as media there. they just switch over to frank gore, let's see what he's talking about this morning. >> he's tough. it is hard to hit it. i met him and a pro

bowl one year, it was good. (inaudible) >> don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something. (inaudible) >> when we get the win and i will enjoy it. >> we just lost the audio

there. they were talking about some of the preparations they were making for sunday and the super bowl. they have thousands of reporters and their, far more reporters and they have players on the field right now. the media event will take place now through sunday. we're simulcasting this honor 247 channel comcast 193. >> do we want to talk about what frank gore is doing with his jersey there? >> it beefs up the shoulders, it is a little more intimidating there. >> he likes to read, he likes air on this again.

>>, sam francisco forty- niner and greater kwame harris is facing felony domestic violence and assault charges from an august meeting involving an ex-boyfriend. the san mateo county assistant direct district attorney says a judge set an april 27th trial date for the third year-old harris. the charges stem from an altercation outside a menlo park restaurant between harris and dimitri geier who suffered several facial fractures that required surgery. the prosecutor says >> this happened around 235

yesterday afternoon and broad daylight. there was an s u b that pulled into the driveway that was behind her. several people and that as you be were in the process of getting out. of a sudden the carpels up cs people and fired several shots in that direction. they blew out the back window. one of the bullets hit the girl and she was taken to the hospital. the people inside were the target but the car sped off and we do not have a description of the car or any suspects. whether or not

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for multi grain flakes that are an excellent source of fiber try great grains banana nut crunch >> new this morning think tight rope walker nik wallenda successfully walked on a wider 200 ft. over highway 41 in sarasota florida. it happened moments ago. is there is the sota city commission is allowing him to do this on without a tether. he wore a tether for the first time last summer when he walked across niagara falls because a television network that was paying for the performance insisted on it. this time around he had nothing to keep him from falling. he is a self- described king of the high wire. there he is another

successful high wire stunt. >> the california highway patrol are continuing their investigation into a sideshow that happened over the weekend. they're using these youtube videos trying to determine the license plates that makes and models of focusing on distinct features on the cars. chp sgt diana mcdermott tells us what investigators are zeroing in on as they tried to catch drivers who took part in the recent 880 freeway sideshow. >> pretty much the video stands for themselves. you can see license plates numbers. we're also gathering facts and statements from witnesses. there were 67 or eight vehicles involved with this. >> in addition to the video evidence chp investigators say people were on the scene stay in their vehicles

watching while the site chilled to place it also by an important role in catching those involved. >> the man charged of a we shooting seven people at all close university in oakland last year will be sent to and napa state hospital for psychiatric treatment. the judge said the goal of one goh's transfer to a hospital is to improve his mental competency so he can stand trial. cycads are as follows and the judge an update on his process progress in april.

>> 844 8:00 p.m. and eight year old girl is in the hospital this morning after being shot in the leg. we will have an update on the story of the top of the hour. today's media day for the super bowl. the ravens will be talking a little bit later. 5000 members of the

media will be asking questions and we'll bring bringing that to you live on the kron4 morning news as well as our 247 news channel digital 193. president obama is on the way to las vegas to explain his plans for immigration reform. he is trying to gain support for his proposals for giving millions of illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship. he also proposes making improvements to the legal immigration system and border security. >> at 680 as southbound direction you will see traffic remains locked up on 780 eastbound and 680 southbound. those backups will clear fairly quickly now that all lanes have been open. it was the right lane that was blocked by a vehicle that was overturned. this was out on before the toll plaza and just past mid span. better news and out

that these it alert has been cancelled. the bay bridge ride that you saw a while ago has no backups and no delays. an easy ride as you head and from the east bay toward san francisco. an easy ride out of hayward turds 92 in the westbound direction with an 11 minute drive time. although sluggish in marin county traffic across the bridge is doing well. we are at the peak of traffic flow for southbound 1 01. it is a little sluggish from the south tower to the toll plaza. 8:46 a.m. and here is erica with the weather. >> good morning george and the weather is not too bad at 43 richmond, taking a look at your day planner high clouds out there. still on the cooler side with temperatures around the seasonal average. sunshine into the afternoon was slightly warmer conditions. looking ahead we will experience the joy of a

warming trend. easily temperatures 57 as the comformon number. napa could reach a high of 62 degrees. satellite and radar shows we're dry right now and high pressure building in over head. we will remain clear. storm track is that it well to our north. we will not experience a warming trend beginning tomorrow. . this unsigned and mid to upper 60s. we will continue with temperatures above average into the weekend at looks like we could throw some clouds into the mix. sunday

the national word weather service discuss the potential for showers but it looks like that is starting to back off. after an heights will remain in the low 60s. >> 8:48 a.m. and take a look at this. it was a very close call for motorcyclists and china. a truck was making a turn at a busy intersection and tipped over, and barely missing the man riding across the street. the writer man is out of his bike just in time. take a look again at the motorcyclist, unbelievably is able to walk away and injured. the accident created a traffic mess but again no one was seriously hurt. >> americans will spend billions of dollars leading up to the super bowl but if you're looking to save some cash on your super bowl party, karen k. fast and cost-cutting tips. >> according to a survey by

the advertising and marketing association americans will spend $12.3 billion on the super bowl. an average of $68.54 per person. three-quarters will spend money on snacks and beverages. one-party stable will really take a bite out of your budget. >> the biggest hit two-year budget will be chicken wings. they will be up 15 to 20 percent in terms of prices from last year's super bowl. this is because of one of the demand and to the drought. >> beer prices have only ticked up slightly over the last few years. more than 7.5 million households are expected to buy a new tv before the big game compared to 5.1 million last year. those looking for a deal may be in luck. >> you can actually find a pretty good prices for those big h d tvs. demand is up but there are a couple other

factors that are driving that as well. >> those factors include a typically lean january sales in stores clearing cells for new models. >> stay with kron4 for continuing coverage on air and on line and on can cast 193 r 247 news channel. we also have stuff on our facebook fan page and you can tweet. >> the time is 8:50 a.m. at a live look at the san mateo bridge. traffic is nice and light and those clouds are trying to clear. we will be right back. you can't move the tv there.

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weeks. highs will be in the 60s for today and tomorrow in the thursday and friday in the mid-60s and the same for saturday. andrew bogut returned from an injury to score 12 as the warriors earn their first victory in four games against eastern conference opponents this month. bogut has been limited to just four games this season while recovering from micro factures surgery on his left ankle. david lee led the team with 21 points and 12 rebounds, steven curry scored 17 points before leaving with an injury, and the golden state warriors beat the toronto raptors 11421 to 02. was it wraps up a four game road trip at cleveland tonight and the

warriors are 27 and 17 in the season. five games and the clippers for the first place in the pacific division. not even a sloppy finish the keep tighter was from another when at torrey pines. was led by as many as eight shots on the back nine monday after a thick fog stop play over the weekend at the farmers insurance open. would close within eight even par 72 for a fourth shot victory. it was the 75th career win for was on the pga tor, 70 high the record held by sam snead. >> symbol 47 is fast approaching and that is the new stadium in santa clara going up. with the team's

new billion dollars stadium being built there the team's success on the field has given rise to add a dose of civic pride. >> they are always better be called the severance is go 49ers with that is fine. we know where they play. all >> all these small businesses, what is there. we are ready for it. >> they're ready for the new stadium that with a sign up there this says future home of the standards as the 49ers. they have not got an ad of themselves because they could have put up the super bowl champs. >> we are watching minor activity in the newsroom and here are live pictures out of your lens. -- new orleans

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(male announcer) live from the bay area here is your kron 4 news >> we are live is the 49ers are talking in your lens right now for media day. we have a sound from all your favorite players. -- new orleans >> a gorgeous forecast in store for us. a live look at our roof top camera on van ness. you can see lots of blue skies and sunshine. another gorgeous day today. looking at the extended

forecast it looks really nice if you like milder weather. mostly sunny today with highs of around average. mostly in the mid to upper 50s. tomorrow we began warming conditions. that continues into the weekend. temperatures right now are not doing too badly. a chilly start 47 downtown, 45 nevado, 44 san mateo, 41 oakland, 35 vallejo, lower '40's san jose, fremont 31. when i come back i will talk about your 7 day around the bay forecast. >> we are not tracking any hot spots right now. the conditions are great at the bay bridge, no backups or delays. the san mateo bridge

is looking good as well, life traffic -- would travel times and 11 minutes. the golden gate bridge conditions look great with no issues across the span southbound. >> we are getting a behind- the-scenes look at your lens. collin kaepernick is there and you will see what he is looking at as they are in the superdome. the ravens will be doing the same thing later on today barry they're being asked questions by reporters from all over the world. there have been a lot of questions about them

personally. here is a sound bite from collin kaepernick earlier this morning. >> i don't think it comes easily but i think is just a lot of hard work by a lot of my teammates. a lot of coaches and everything seems to go well for us. it is always great to get a win and your first chart is a big stage and for me it is sustain focus on what we're trying to get done. is great having all of the cameras here but we're here to win a game. >> the whole cast of characters showing up for media availability. some of them are and costco. we're following the latest out of your lens as we are counting down to the super bowl. new orleans. if you really want

to watch more, you can click over to that. kron4 .com for all for the things 49ers as we continue super bowl coverage between now and sunday. facebook is also a great way to keep up. >> another story being followed this morning in 8 year-old girl was shot outside a relative's house in oakland. she has been released this morning from children's hospital oakland and she is recovering from being shot in the leg. will tran is live in oakland. >> she was just laying out a friend of her house minding her own business when a car pulled up behind her. it wasn't as you the and the people in the suvs started to come out and that is when the car with several people inside drive by and then shoot at those people. a stray bullet hit her in the leg. the people and the sec

were not hit but it did blow out the big back windshield. the girl was rest to the hospital and the doctors did the best that they could. the family spent the night but she was released early this morning and is expected to make a full recovery. as far as any suspects or motives at this point the police simply do not know. they're asking the community to step up and give them their help. it has been difficult to get people to talk to them because they are also fearful. the police chief went out personally to the community to talk to them to see if anyone could pass on any information. he planned a news coverage for about 2 1/2 hours from now ver. >> watching wall street the dow jones industrial

raising. after eight consecutive days of gains that has happened and a year. losses yesterday but we will have more on the markets with rob black on winners and losers coming up and just 10 minutes. >> police are analyzing this video and others of the dangers freeways that in oakland. a number of cars parked along the freeway watching each others' other drivers bidding out and what's called side shows. >> using these youtube videos to the german license plates, up make, model and distinct features like these orange rams. >> we all know someone has seen those cars. >> that is what the investigators are zeroing in on as they're trying to catch drivers place and the

reason 883 way drive show. >> we are gathering facts and statements from witnesses that called in. there's six or seven vehicles involved in this incident. >> in addition to evidence chp says people who were on the scene stuck in their vehicles watching while beside showed took place and also that play an important role in catching those involved. >> description of the drivers themselves are anything unusual about them would be described as a good witness. >> 9068 >> we will be back with more in a couple of minutes. a live look at sampras's go and the sunshine, the james lick freeway looking good for you. we will be right back.

>> we are back and was taken back out to the superdome where the 49ers are meeting with the media said day. there's an avalanche of reporters and journalists from around the world to meet with them. they have been bombarded with questions and one of the players that talk to the media this morning was alton smith. he was recently

voted in b.p.. he is only 23 years old. >> i stay consistent with what i do. i am getting double teamed up lot and lives are citing my way. someone else is getting a sack and someone else is getting the play. i am not a selfish guy. >> 19 1/2 sacks this year. that is second in the nfl. we'll be sharing more sound bites from players from the same through out the rest of the hour. >> google revise its global maps applications aid that information from north korea which has been blind since the start of providing maps on line for mobile devices eight years ago period

included outlines of some of the country's notorious city sites prison camps. the animation for the north korean apples at by people who are interested in the country under a global development program called mapmaker, a collaborative effort has become known as crowds sourcing. >> apple has issued its first major update to its operating system. there's a 6.1 of the ira's system comes with bells and whistles including 4 g l c e support for additional iphone charactcarriers. users wl need at least 1 gb storage on their devices to download the latest operating system.

>> route and i were talking make up tips. we were talking about the buffalo wings crisis, the shortage. >> 12.3 million fewer smackers this year as far as wings go. there are just less of them. a big drought costs them. wholesale prices have flown the coop. mcdonald's is testing buffalo wings right now. every restaurant once these

because look at the wholesale prices. it is very profitable. i recommend the bolas wings, they're not only as they are white meat. -- boneless >> have you been to buffalo? >> i have been to buffalo. let's move forward. >> we're talking about a winner, the superbowl generating $185 million and visitors spending for new or lens. >> the biggest winner was dallas two years ago. the

following prices are up. more and more americspending and for new orleans but bad for everyone else. >> let's talk about a loser here apple is coming out with an ipad with 128 digs of stores. >> apple wants to get a piece of the action were people want a tablet and not a computer or a notebook. people cannot figure out for themselves. every fortune 500 company is testing out ipad. whether is trained videos or blueprints or x- rays or films or cat. more storage is good, this is a step in the right direction. i like it but it is instrumental in not

excitable. i will have to pass. >> how should i finance might $8,000 engagement ring? >> cubic zirconia. don't do it. most places charge 25% interest. by a less expensive rain and if you are married 10 years, remarry her and get her a better rain.ing. >> it is one of those things that you don't want to do what you have to. >> $8,000 when you're 25 years old = 1/4 million of dollars when you retire. >> but you have the love of your life with you >> i would trade it down.

>> we will agree to disagree. >> which one of you is single? i guess i won't go there (laughter) apparently we have love advice to. lots of sunshine in a few high clouds and another gorgeous day and store for us. you'll love these seven day. severances go 47, hayward 43, san carlos 48, livermore lower 40's. today lots of sunshine and temperatures once again will talk about right around average with '50s and '60s in some spots. clear skies and it will be a cool evening. get ready for the warming conditions tomorrow. 56 in palo alto, up 56 los gatos, san jose 57, santa

clara close to 60 degrees. temperatures and the east bay mid to upper 50s as well. 56 castro valley,, added to the north bay temperatures there in mid 50's for nevado, 54 ocean beach, up 7 cisco 56. oakland close to 60 degrees. high pressure is in control giving us more sunshine in the next several days. you can see high pressure building in off the coast. this will keep all this stuff to the north. it will go to canada and we won't have to worry about it. the winds would changed tomorrow going from land to see. warmer conditions for us. 7 day around the bay close to 60 thursday and friday mid- 60s in some spots. santa

cruz, go to the beach if you want on friday and into the weekend. friday saturday we're looking at mid-60s. superbowl party looks to be dry for the most part with only a 10 percent chance of showers. temperatures topping out at the lower 60s. snowbound scary part, i was at kirkwood over the weekend. is pretty good. 36 to 90 in. news note 0. 9:20 a.m. and here is george with traffic. >> good morning, we're looking at a pretty good ride right now. we are not tracking anyhow spots and have the bridge there is no longer a back appear in the westbound direction. that is good news. sam a sale bridge ride is a little heavy but drive times are still good.

11 minutes as you head across. the golden gate bridge 1 01 southbound is delay free and allied air ride through moran. east shore freeway is so sluggish as you come down from san paolo to albany. drive times are not too bad, and 20 minutes. 1 01 northbound is still behind schedule, slower than usual by about two or three minutes. as was the right no. 9 and 280. early occuring problems at saratoga and will road. north bay ride is back down to 29 to 31 minute drive time as you head south from the battle to the golden gate bridge. >> 921 and we'll be back with more in just a couple of minutes. a live look at walnut creek on 680. traffic looks nice and light and there is plenty of sunshine. we will be right back.

>> the u.s. signed an agreement with the west african country of niger that cleans up the way for a stepped-up american military presence in the compacountry. the move comes as niger deals with conflict in neighboring city country of mali. the u.s. and france are moving to create an intelligence of the niger that would include a base their molly's border. american drawn to monitor a al qaeda link militants and molly's best desert. >> brazilian police say they have made three arrests and are seeing a fourth person in connection with a nightclub fire that killed more than 230 people. police say they think a band's pyrotechnic show ignited sound insulation on the ceiling causing the blaze. >> i saw all the people

bumping against each other, it was total desperation. >> a brazilian lawyer confirms that one of the arrest was one of the club's co-owners. to ban members were arrested. it rose began monday in the city of santa maria brazil where the blaze took place. >> transportation secretary ray left the the the only republican still left them president obama first term cabinet says he plans to leave the obama administration. the former congressman from illinois says he intends to remain at the department until his successor is confirmed. lahood has helped the obama administration's there through a number of safety measures and highway projects during the past four years. >> it was a very close call for a man on a scooter and china. a judge making a turn at the busiest intersection tip over narrowly missing a man waiting to cross the street. the writer matt is

out of his bike just-in-time theory take a look again at the motorcyclist, unbelievable he is able to walk away and injured. the accident created traffic mess but no one was seriously hurt. >> 9:27 a.m. and we will be back in a couple of minutes. a look at the james lick and it is sun shine and clear and it will looks like it will stay this way for the rest of the week. we will be right back. well, well, well.

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recover from some earlier problems. there was a problem on highway 17 as well. there is nothing in the road way currently that is blocking the traffic. >> i want to show you the golden gate bridge and shot. we have a few clouds that are covering. we will see a another gorgeous day to day. the high should talk about to about mid to upper 50s. tomorrow, we will start the trend of gradual warming. beyond that the trend will be warm and dry for the next several days and into your weekend.

>> we are having continuing coverage of the 49ers and new orleans. here is video coverage of them walking into the superdome. they are getting ready for the press conference as a they have to do drop a morning. they have podium set up with dozens if not thousands of reporters that were asking questions. >> they had questions with the running back frank gore. >> never let someone tell you that you cannot do something. you should always believe don't work hard and it will pay off. he told made good luck. i am

happy that i have this opportunity to be in the super bowl. it will be a great dane. >> everyone has to prepare. coilin is a little bit more athletic than alex smith. >> we will actually hear from alex smith who also stepped up to the podium. we get check to see what his plans were with the team as far as moving forward. >> former san francisco forty-niners and raider kwame harris is facing felony domestic violence and assault charges from an odd is being involved in an ex- boyfriend. the san mateo county assistant district attorney says that a judge

set an april 27th trial date for the 30 year-old harris, the charges stem from an altercation outside of a menlo park restaurant between harris and dimitri geier, who suffered several facial fractures that required surgery. the prosecutor says that the domestic violence charge is appropriate because the two men used to live together as romantic partners. harris has pleaded not guilty. he says that he struck him in self-defense. harris went to stanford, he was on the 49ers first pick in the 2003 draft and he was the tackle the played five seasons with the niners in one season with the raiders in 2008 before he left the nfl. >> our developing story this

morning, and eight year-old girl was shot as she stood outside a relative's house. kron 4 urs will tran is live from oakland police headquarters. >> a car pulled up with several people inside and they did notintended target thet blew out the back window of the s u b. there was a stray bullet that hit the girl. she spent the night in the hospital but she was treated and released. she is at home resting from our injuries. as far as the suspects they do not have a description of who they are. they are asking for the community to step up and help. and the cheese is so sensitive say anything that happens to children perry ed he talked to the family and he was also speak at 1145 on

several shootings including this one. >> and man is in custody for allegedly shooting and killing a doctor and a southern california medical building. police received reports of a least six shots that were fired in a newport beach medical office. officers arrived and found a man dead with multiple gunshot wounds. police brought a suspect into custody. no one else was hurt. >> chevron has paid about $10 million to settle nearly 24,000 claims in

connection with august 2012 refinery fire in richmond. the oil giant also says, that is making corrective actions in is operations. most of the money will pay for medical exams and the treatments made immediately following the incident. >> all nippon airways has now canceled all of the 787 applies to tokyo from san jose man into airport until february 80. that decision is affecting more than 80,000 passengers. this follows the f. a. as order to ground all of the 787 planes in the united states. a number of other countries did the same. passengers affected are being offered refunds or rescheduled flights. >> san jose will vote today on an environmental plan that would protect habitat

for endangered species while still allowing developing. the habitat conservation plan is an attempt to balance conservation and construction over the next 50 years. if approved, the plan would affect almost 60 percent of the county, and raise $665 million, mostly from developer fees, government agencies, state and federal grants and private donations. the planned 6 to stock 18 threatened local plant and animal species from becoming extent. >> we will be right back.

>> president obama up is on his way to vegas this morning. immigration reform is on the president's agenda. after felling to press the issue during the first four years in office, he has made it one of the top legislative priorities of his second term. brianna keilar reports. >> we define ourselves as a nation of immigrants. >> this went nowhere. the president is trying this again by going to las vegas. he has tried to set up a verification system so that employers are hiring documented immigrants. this is a pathway to citizenship. it includes are registering with the government and

undergoing background checks. they will also have to pay taxes, penalties and learn how to speak english. >> illegal immigration is one of the top concerns. congress has failed to act on this. this is a disappointment. >> president obama did state that they did stop in reporting some of them. >> they promise is a promise. with all due respect you did not keep that promise. >> what i did promise was that i will work everyday to make sure that everyone in this country regardless of who they are and what they look like the that would have a fair shot at being an american. >> it was a wake-up call for

republicans. >> there were a lot of democrats this stated that would resolve this problem and fix our broken immigration system. >> it is 9:42 a.m. perry ed here is a live look outside. you concede this is the approach to the bay bridge. we will be right back.

>> welcome back. we are following the latest out of new orleans. the 49ers are getting ready for super bowl sunday. a part of the processes media day which is scheduled for today. we want to show you video of the team arriving this morning. they are preparing for the press conference and the questions. we will be talking to them and they do have a very structured. each

of the players will rotate. alex smith was among the players in the stadium but he was not going to sit there. that did not stop the media from crowding all around him. >> here's how he responded. >> i do not know where this stuff is coming from. i am focused on this game. i want to do whatever i can. everything can wait and there's plenty of time for that in the week. >> we will have to wait and see. all eyes on all new orleans this week as we gear for super bowl sunday. kron 4 news will have continuing live coverage in new orleans to rock the week.

>> the morning. what a morning. the last time i spoke with you i have not even gone through the scene of the players. it was just a sea of media. some of the big questions were concerned and alex smith. but guys just want to focus on the game. they were excited to do the interviews but they just want to get the game going. i did find it interesting that some of the guys were talking about the food the they do not like. one of them stated that they had oysters yesterday. he stated that he was not a fan. >> this was a lot of people, the fans that were having fun. >> talk about what is a like

to be in spitinside of the stad. >> the last time i was here was when i was at the image you championship game. it has slowed down but just being there and all these players. the ones that are not the big names are walking around talking to people. there are people who are dressed in costumes. there is a man here that describe this as hash attack. he stated that jim harbaugh had no clue what he was talking about. he stated that he doesn't understand what has that means. the state that he does not weeks. >> this was quite a morning. >> harbaugh and jim are more straightforward. i notice that in the press

conference that the he is funnier. how was he today? >> he was the same way. i notice a little bit of difference ever since john madden has spoken to him. he has ben quirky sense then. he was having fun. he was on bourbon street and having full with his family. he is enjoying this super bowl experience as anyone else. rick reilly from espn was asking if he was on the middle with his brother. the stated that he wanted to know he would meet with his brother. jim harbaugh of look at him and stated what, what are you talking about. >> wow!

>> jim's eldest son of j., is an assessment or on the raven's side. >> i think we're all sick of cover in a, let's a bid to the game. >> all live events will be carried on our 247 bay area news channel comcast 193. for a super bowl information check out kron4.ocm as well as our facebook and twitter feeds. >> interstate 280 is still calling it a hot spot

because of the drive time. this should be 16 to 80 minutes but it was an earlier occurring accident at saratoga while no longer is in the way, chp is still on the scene and they're in the final clearing. a few moments ago we had quite a bit of heavy traffic on 1 01 in the northbound direction. it is not as bad as it was a few minutes ago. it is still slowing up at 87 interchange. this is usually the way that things go. what happened was that the traffic is working his way north to 87. and lot of people decided to take 87 cut off and this is one of the reasons why 101 is still behind schedule. >> the bridge check is okay. the bay bridge has no backups or delays. the san

mateo bridge has normal conditions and it is an 11 minutes. the golden gate bridge has light traffic and you can see that they have already had the third line ahead of schedule. >> is 9:52 a.m. we will be right back.

>> the weather conditions

that brought on massive flooding in australia steam also to have a rather lighter side effect. the howling storm winds have turned up the sea near the sunshine coast, causing masses of " sissonne " to wash up on beaches there. tulsa looks like a washing machine and the strong winds are causing rothesay ease, making for dangerous conditions. beaches ride along the state's coast were close. >> do not forget to watch as for the continuing coverage of the forty-niners. state- owned for dr. phil.tuned for dr.